Jennie, age 34, had squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed 2 years ago. It began as a scar on the side of her face resulting from a car accident, when she was a child. She became concerned and visited her doctor when it began to turn reddish-purple. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis and that it was malignant. She underwent surgical removal of the lesion and a portion of the area around her mouth. Cosmetic repair will be done when the cancer growth has ceased.
What nutritional conditions result from use of chemotherapy?
Q. 2Which mineral is needed in higher quantities by women throughout the childbearing years?
A) calcium
B) copper
C) iron
D) magnesium
Q. 3A symptom of edema is ____.
A) loss of weight
B) increased appetite
C) depression
D) constipation
Q. 4Jennie, age 34, had squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed 2 years ago. It began as a scar on the side of her face resulting from a car accident, when she was a child. She became concerned and visited her doctor when it began to turn reddish-purple. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis and that it was malignant. She underwent surgical removal of the lesion and a portion of the area around her mouth. Cosmetic repair will be done when the cancer growth has ceased.
What nutritional conditions result from use of radiation?
Q. 5List evaluation measures to determine if the nursing interventions are effective.
Q. 6Positive nitrogen balance occurs during pregnancy because ____.
A) the amount of nitrogen excreted rises at that time
B) new tissue is being created
C) there is no catabolism occurring then
D) more nitrogen is lost during pregnancy than during other times
Q. 7Jennie, age 34, had squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed 2 years ago. It began as a scar on the side of her face resulting from a car accident, when she was a child. She became concerned and visited her doctor when it began to turn reddish-purple. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis and that it was malignant. She underwent surgical removal of the lesion and a portion of the area around her mouth. Cosmetic repair will be done when the cancer growth has ceased.
Describe the role of nutrition for a cancerous condition.
Q. 8List nursing interventions to deal with the negative interpersonal feelings that the adolescent has developed.